Russia is beginning to prove, under the leadership of President (and former KGB leader) Vladimir Putin, to be not only an authoritative state, but one of the most homophobic in Europe. The city of St. Petersburg and the nation itself have passed several anti-Gay laws, including one that bmore --------------------------------------------------

Segal, Ross honored by NLGJA
The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) has announced its 2013 inductees into the LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame: Bob Ross, founder of the Bay Area Reporter; and Mark Segal, founder of the Philadelphia Gay News.

'We are thrilled to be inducting two pioneers of the LGBT press in the NLGJA Hall of Fame,' said Jemore --------------------------------------------------

The list of LGBT victims of violent crime in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood is increasing. The severity of the beatings and muggings and the frequency at which they are occurring is not sitting well with business and home owners, as well as the neighborhood's visitors and residentsmore--------------------------------------------------

Seattle-area U.S. Reps. Jim McDermott (D-7) and Suzan DelBene (D-1) this week joined 81 other House members in a letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry asking him to 'determine the appropriate course of action to assure the safety and well-being of LGBT and LGBT-supporting individuals invmore --------------------------------------------------

The lives of not only LGBT Russians, but those who have immigrated to the country and those who are visiting, are being threatened - legally - by the passage of a so-called 'homosexual propaganda' lawmore --------------------------------------------------

'Scruff,' my Irish Gay friend Owen tells his friend Melanie at the pub, turning around his phone and pointing out a screen full of men who are apparently arranged by distance from him. 'It's like Grindr.'

I am listening intently, careful to appear all-knowing when more --------------------------------------------------

Dear D,
My current FWB is starting to get a little boring. Things are kind of routine between us and with Pride coming up, I think I would like to try someone new. My FWB is sensitive and I'm hoping you'll have some words that would allow me to let him down easy. - Trying to Care When Imore
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While the world was engrossed in the George Zimmerman trial in Sanford, two other cases showcased the vagaries of Florida law. In Tampa, retired Army Col. Ralph Wald, a 70-year old Vietnam War veteran, was found not guilty of killing 32-year old Walter Conley. Wald invoked Floridamore-------

Now that summer has arrived, it's time to check out some dog-friendly beaches with your four-legged friend. For most dogs, getting to run around in the sand, dip into the waves, and fetch balls out of the water is the best day ever. Here are some tips to ensure that you and your dog have a more-------

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